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United StatesEnvironmental ProtectionAgencyOffice of WaterWashington, 832-F-00-068September 2000WastewaterTechnology Fact SheetPipe Construction and MaterialsDESCRIPTIONThere are several different pipe materials availablefor wastewater collection systems, each with aunique characteristic used in different four different pipe materials described in thisfact sheet are ductile iron, concrete, plastic, andvitrified material selection considerations includetrench conditions (geologic conditions), corrosion,temperature, safety requirements, and cost. Keypipe characteristics are corrosion resistance (interiorand exterior), the scouring factor, leak tightness,and the hydraulic manufacturers follow requirements set by theAmerican Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) orAmerican Water Works Association (AWWA) forspecific pipe materials.

pipe materials. Some new pipe materials and construction methods use the basic materials of concrete pipes with modifications (i.e., coatings). Other pipe manufacturing methods use newly developed resins which offer improvements in strength, flexibility, and resistance to certain chemicals. Construction methods may also allow for field ...

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